NRCS District Conservationist

Rob Vlach & Family

Rob Vlach is a Glenn County native who grew up on his family farm west of Orland. He graduated from California State University, Chico in 2001, earning a B.S. degree in Agriculture. He began his career with the Natural Resources Conservation Service working as an intern in the Susanville Field Office. Upon graduation he transferred to the Butte County Field Office, as a Rangeland Management Specialist. In 2006 he accepted his current position as District Conservationist in the Willows Field Office. As the District Conservationist he supervises the organizations programs and services. He credits NRCS success in the county to his outstanding staff, and partnerships, which makes his job easy.

In Rob’s personal time he is very active in the community, serving as chairman of Glenn County Water Advisory Committee, Director on Glenn County Farm Bureau, as well as a member of the Friends of the Fair Board. He is passionate about agriculture and ensuring the farming and ranching community has access to the tools necessary to make their properties profitable and sustainable. He is an avid free diver and enjoys spending time on the North Coast in search of trophy Abalone and rock fish. He raises beef cattle in Orland with his wife Lisa, daughter Alexis, and sons Ty and Luke.

Since 1960, formerly known as the Elk Creek Soil Conservation District, the Glenn County Resource Conservation District (GCRCD) has engaged farmers, ranchers and the community in protecting our resources through a variety of educational programs. We continue to address natural resource concerns and pursue opportunities that benefit Glenn County. From helping farmers comply with the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program to the “RCD Connects with Kids” program to management plans for Glenn County that address landowners’ natural resource concerns, we utilize local, in-kind resources and grant funding to effect positive changes for Glenn County. Through these efforts, GCRCD has gained a great deal of respect and trust from many who believe natural resources is invaluable to our future.